ATHOL – Polls open Monday for the annual town election. With no races on the ballot, the election is an opportunity for a vote of confidence in the mostly incumbent slate, and one notable newcomer.
William J. Caldwell of 15 Haven St. seeks a seat on the Board of Selectmen. The 26-year-old Athol High School teacher and Athol native has experience on the School Committee and other town boards, and seeks to replace outgoing selectman and fellow educator Mitchell Grosky.
Polls open at 10 a.m. in the Senior Center, 82 Freedom St., and close at 8 p.m.
There are two seats up for election to the five-member executive committee, and Selectman Stephen Raymond is running for re-election.
Kevin J. Materas of 908 Pleasant St. is the only other non-incumbent on the ballot, seeking the open constable’s post.
Also on the ballot, all incumbents and all for three-year seats unless otherwise specified:
Moderator: one year, Lawrence McLaughlin.
Athol-Royalston Regional School Committee, from Athol: Dale Lougee, Joseph Maga and Amber Parker.
Athol-Royalston Regional School Committee, from Royalston: Charles Pretti.
Library trustees: Sharon Brighenti and Margaret Feldman.
Housing Authority: five years, Cathy Muzzy.